Class assignments for the 2017-2018 school year will be posted at 3pm. Grades Y5-2 will be on the doors on the lower elementary side (Myrtle St) and grades 3-5 will be by the cafeteria. Please come enjoy a refreshing popsicle and catch up with your classmates!

We are in need of a noon hour supervisor and a lunch time cashier. Please contact Dearborn Public Schools HR or Dearborn Public Schools website to apply.

We will have a short informational meeting on Monday, December 5th at 3:15 pm in the school cafeteria. You must enter through the front doors and sign in at the office. If you signed up to be a leader but cannot make this meeting, please contact Amy Fradkin: amy@fradkin.net or (cell) 313-598-3553.

ALSO. . .

If there are any students in grades 3-5 who are interested in joining a team for Battle of the Books, please email or call Amy Fradkin (see above contact information) ASAP!

There’s still time to order your Holiday Gift Cards through the PTA!!! Please have all orders in by Wednesday, December 14th.
Gift Cards will be received most likely by Monday, December 19th. I will be contacting you to arrange a drop off time and place. Any other questions, please contact Amy Fradkin: amy@fradkin.net or (cell) 313-598-3553

Some notes from Mrs. Baloga about some exciting, upcoming music events! Mark your calendars and invite family and friends:

>>2nd Grade Concert is Thursday, December 15th @ 6:30pm. Students need to report to their classrooms at 6:20 pm.

>>3rd Grade Musical ” Twinkle and Shine!” is Thursday, December 15th @ 7:05 pm. Students need to report to their classrooms at 6:55 pm.

There is no PTA meeting in December!
We look forward to seeing you
at our first meeting of the new year
on Tuesday, January 10th, at 7 PM.

Happy November everyone!
Just a friendly reminder to check-out some Lindbergh Blogs for some great school info: The Leader in Me and PE Class blogs. There are photos of activities and information about upcoming events and accomplishments. Also, report card time is around the corner, so please feel free to check out what is being assessed for all grades in PE. So, please consider subscribing and/or visiting these sites. And as all ways, thank you for your continued support of Lindbergh programs.

We are in need of lunch time sub help in the cafeteria. If any parents are interested in subbing for our help when they are out, please contact Dearborn Schools HR department.

And, from the District’s Technology office:

“Dear Parents,
If you are an AOL email user, please be aware that you may not receive email notifications due to AOL policies. We are working to resolve this issue with AOL.

Thank you for your patience while we work with AOL to make sure you get classroom notifications from your teacher.

Sincerely,
Technology Department”

Amazon Smile is a simple way to earn money for our school while shopping through Amazon.com. Sign up using the link below, and choose Charles A. Lindbergh PTA as your charity. We earn 0.5% of the amount you spend each time you go to amazonsmile.com to make your regular Amazon purchases.

Make sure your Kroger Rewards information is up to date!
Go to Krogercommunityrewards.com and follow the directions using our organization name and/or NPO number:
Charles A. Lindbergh Elementary PTA #84204.
A percentage of your Kroger purchases comes back to the school.

Volunteer parents or other adults from each grade level are asked to sign up to pop and distribute the popcorn on their grade’s assigned Friday.
Click the following link for dates and to sign up:

–Parent-Teacher Conferences, Wednesday and Thursday, November 16th and 17th–Evening

–Popcorn Friday, November 18th

A peek to next week:

–Thanksgiving Vacation, No School,
November 23rd-27th

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Each year during Parent-Teacher Conferences, we love to provide teachers with dinner on one of the conference evenings. The PTA will provide deli trays and we’d love to have some sides (soups, salads, chips, fruits or veggies) desserts, and beverages to go along with sandwiches! (Please note what you are bringing if you sign up for a soup, side, dessert.)

Items should be labeled “Teacher dinner” and delivered by 3:30 pm, Tuesday, November 15th. There will be a box in the office.

Hot and cold items should be delivered to the teachers’ lounge by 3:30 pm, Wednesday, November 16th. Any crock-pots can be plugged in, if necessary, at that time. (I will be there, but can arrange for earlier delivery or pick-up of any items that need to stay hot or cold before that time.)

The classes with the most donations are:
First–Ms. Wright’s class
Second (tie!)–Mrs. Robins’ and
Miss Polidori’s classes

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***Scrip orders are due TODAY by 2:30 PM!***
Buy Gift Cards through Scrip for your Black Friday Shopping and Make Money for the PTA!
Also, buy your Barnes and Noble gift cards and use them at our December 3rd Bookfair at the Barnes and Noble Allen Park store!

Scrip is a fundraiser where you can order gift cards, and the PTA earns a percentage of the cash amount on the card. The amount depends on the company. I will send home another order form in December, so please consider getting your gift cards through us! There are 2 different ways to order gift cards: 1) Create an on-line family account. PLEASE NOTE: More cards are available on-line than are able to be printed on the order form. Please follow the instructions below to create your family account.
1) Go to www.shopwithscrip.com 1.Click on Register if you do not have an account
2.Use Lindbergh PTA’s Enrollment Code: 7C42D7D237444
3.After you register you are ready to order
4.If you already have a family account from last year, just log in, you don’t need to re-register.
2) Fill out the form sent home and return it to your teacher. Please make sure to include your name and a number you can be reached at on the order form.
To pay for your order, we participate in Presto Pay, which will be processed through Scrip (please follow the directions on the website), or you can send in your check (made out to Lindbergh PTA) to your student’s teacher to turn in to the PTA mailbox. Please do not send cash! All orders for this month must be in by Monday, November 14th.
Cards will NOT be sent home with your student. I will post on the Lindbergh PTA Facebook page when the cards come in and/or notify you at the number you provided on the order form. I am treating these cards like cash, so I’d like to verify that they are getting into the correct hands. I will be available at school, PTA meetings, or we can arrange a meet.

**Additional forms are available in the school office or can be e-mailed to you.

Please contact Amy Fradkin at amy@fradkin.net or 313-598-3553 with any questions.
Thank you for your support!

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Due to a fourth-grade field-trip this Friday, we need alternate volunteers for Popcorn Friday! If we don’t have volunteers, we’ll have to cancel it this week.
Thank you for your consideration!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4caaa72da4fd0-popcorn

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A BIG “thank you” to everyone who helped to make our annual Boutique another tremendous success. It couldn’t happen without the collaboration and hard work of many.

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Reflections 2016-17 Theme:
“What Is Your Story?”

The PTA believes all children deserve a quality arts education and encourages students to pursue artistic expression through participation in its annual Reflections Program. The program offers students in pre-school through grade 12 the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition. It celebrates the many skills of our students and encourages them to pursue artistic expression in a number of different ways including
Film/Video Production, Dance Choreography, Musical Composition, Photography, Visual Arts and Literature.

Entry forms and guidelines will be available in the school office and also on the landings of both the north and south stairwells in the school; they are also available via e-mail.

Entry due date: Monday, November 28th

Contact Amanda LeFranc with questions or for more details or entry forms. (Amanda.LeFranc@gmail.com, 248-895-5820)

Official rules are available here:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/rdcms-pta/files/production/public/16-17%20National%20Rules%20Packet.pdf

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Happy November everyone!
Just a friendly reminder to check-out some Lindbergh Blogs for some great school info: The Leader in Me and PE Class blogs. There are photos of activities and information about upcoming events and accomplishments. Also, report card time is around the corner, so please feel free to check out what is being assessed for all grades in PE. So, please consider subscribing and/or visiting these sites. And as all ways, thank you for your continued support of Lindbergh programs.

We are in need of lunch time sub help in the cafeteria. If any parents are interested in subbing for our help when they are out, please contact Dearborn Schools HR department.

And, from the District’s Technology office:
“Dear Parents,
If you are an AOL email user, please be aware that you may not receive email notifications due to AOL policies. We are working to resolve this issue with AOL.

Thank you for your patience while we work with AOL to make sure you get classroom notifications from your teacher.

Sincerely,
Technology Department”

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Amazon Smile is a simple way to earn money for our school while shopping through Amazon.com. Sign up using the link below, and choose Charles A. Lindbergh PTA as your charity. We earn 0.5% of the amount you spend each time you go to amazonsmile.com to make your regular Amazon purchases.

Sign up here and encourage your friends and family to do the same:
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-2231538

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Make sure your Kroger Rewards information is up to date!
Go to Krogercommunityrewards.com and follow the directions using our organization name and/or NPO number:
Charles A. Lindbergh Elementary PTA #84204.
A percentage of your Kroger purchases comes back to the school.

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Volunteer parents or other adults from each grade level are asked to sign up to pop and distribute the popcorn on their grade’s assigned Friday.
Click the following link for dates and to sign up:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4caaa72da4fd0-popcorn

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Cafeteria volunteers are always needed during the lunch periods!
Please consider helping out when you can.
11:30 AM –1 PM daily
The kids would love to have you there!

Coming this week: Popcorn Friday and Bingo for Books, both on Friday, September 30th!

Membership Drive Raffle

Only one week left for the membership drive raffle!!! The winner will be drawn at the October 4th General Business Meeting. Please note that our liability coverage only applies to Lindbergh PTA members, so if you’ve joined at another school, you still need to join with us! Applications can be picked up in the main office. Any questions? Please ask Amy Fradkin: amy@fradkin.net

Did you know your $10 membership fee to our chapter will save you money at our Community Events, such as Bingo For Books, Haunted School, and Fun Fair?!?

Also, sign up before our next general business meeting in October and be entered to win a $50 Target gift card! This includes staff, too!!!

Signing up DOES NOT make you obligated to volunteer or come to meetings, however we’d love to see you and hear your thoughts!

The 16th Annual Lindbergh Haunted School will be held on Friday, October 28th, 2016! We need many volunteers to create this haunted extravaganza and are always looking for creative room leaders and helpers!

Popcorn Friday begins on Friday, September 30th!
Once a month, students can purchase up to 4 bags at 25 cents each, so send in those quarters and dollar bills! Volunteer parents or other adults from each grade level are asked to sign up to pop and distribute the popcorn on their grade’s assigned Friday. Click the following link for dates and to sign up:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4caaa72da4fd0-popcorn

Cafeteria volunteers are always needed during the lunch periods! A Sign-Up Genius will be available soon. Please consider helping out when you can!

Our first Bingo for Books will be Friday, September 30th, at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria.
Play bingo with friends and family to win books, enjoy some refreshments, and share some good laughs and great times. Everyone wins! A sign-up for volunteers and donations will be posted soon.

On Wednesday, October 5th, enjoy lunch, dinner, or just a snack at Buffalo Wild Wings (Dearborn location only) and 20% of your bill will be donated to the Lindbergh PTA! More information will be available before the event. Mark your calendars!

There will be a short meeting on Friday, Sept. 23 in the cafeteria.
There will be one in the morning right after the first bell at 8:35 AM and then one at 3:00 PM. We will go over responsibilities and answer any questions you may have. The Holiday Boutique will be here before we know it! If you have any questions please contact Jessica Agius-Tracy at jmat1876@yahoo.com or 313-522-9760.

Join the PTA and SAVE $$$$

Did you know your $10 membership fee to our chapter will save you money at our Community Events, such as Bingo For Books, Haunted School, and Fun Fair?!?

Also, sign up before our next general business meeting in October and be entered to win a $50 Target gift card! This includes staff, too!!!

Signing up DOES NOT make you obligated to volunteer or come to meetings, however we’d love to see you and hear your thoughts!

Membership applications are available in the school office (on the wall next to the entry).

The 16th Annual Lindbergh Haunted School will be held on Friday, October 28th, 2016! We need many volunteers to create this haunted extravaganza and are always looking for creative room leaders and helpers!

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Lindbergh from September 15th through the 21st! We need lots of volunteers to help out! Earn 5 Scholastic dollars for each shift worked! Click the following link to sign up:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4caaa72da4fd0-back

Popcorn Friday begins on Friday, September 30th!
Once a month, students can purchase up to 4 bags at 25 cents each, so send in those quarters and dollar bills! Volunteer parents or other adults from each grade level are asked to sign up to pop and distribute the popcorn on their grade’s assigned Friday. Click the following link for dates and to sign up:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4caaa72da4fd0-popcorn

Cafeteria volunteers are always needed during the lunch periods! A Sign-Up Genius will be available soon. Please consider helping out when you can!

Our first Bingo for Books will be Friday, September 30th, at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria.
Play bingo with friends and family to win books, enjoy some refreshments, and share some good laughs and great times. Everyone wins! A sign-up for volunteers and donations will be posted soon.

Saturday, October 2nd, 6 PM–? (begins in the Lindbergh parking lot and ends ??)From Jim Thorpe, Lindbergh parent and Road Rally organizer this year: “Your mission…should you decide to accept it, is to create a team of spies. Your team must complete your challenges and meet at the rendezvous point. Turn in an envelope labeled Road Rally with your team name, list of members, and $10 per person to the Lindbergh PTA mailbox by September 23.”
(This is not a PTA nor Lindbergh sponsored event.)
Contact Jim Thorpe with questions: jthorpe72@hotmail.com

On Wednesday, October 5th, enjoy lunch, dinner, or just a snack at Buffalo Wild Wings (Dearborn location only) and 20% of your bill will be donated to the Lindbergh PTA! More information will be available before the event. Mark your calendars!

The 16th Annual Lindbergh Haunted School will be held on Friday, October 28th, 2016! We need many volunteers to create this haunted extravaganza and are always looking for creative room leaders and helpers!
Our first committee and volunteer meeting will be held Tuesday, September 13th at 7 PM in the cafeteria. Contact Gwynn Bondy (gwynn.bondy@gmail.com) or Kelly Panackia (kellypanackia@gmail.com) with any questions!

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Open House is this Thursday, September 15th, from 6-7:30 PM.
Bring your family to see our school, tour the classrooms,
and meet the teachers!

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The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Lindbergh from September 15th through the 21st! We need lots of volunteers to help out! Earn 5 Scholastic dollars for each shift worked! Click the following link to sign up:

Popcorn Friday begins on Friday, September 30th! Once a month, students can purchase up to 4 bags at 25 cents each, so send in those quarters and dollar bills! Volunteer parents or other adults from each grade level are asked to sign up to pop and distribute the popcorn on their grade’s assigned Friday. Click the following link for dates and to sign up:

Cafeteria volunteers are always needed during the lunch periods! A Sign-Up Genius will be available soon. Please consider helping out when you can!

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Our first Bingo for Books will be Friday, September 30th, at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. Play bingo with friends and family to win books, enjoy some refreshments, and share some good laughs and great times. Everyone wins! A sign-up for volunteers and donations will be posted soon.

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Saturday, October 2nd, 6 PM–? (begins in the Lindbergh parking lot and ends ??)
From Jim Thorpe, Lindbergh parent and Road Rally organizer this year: “Your mission…should you decide to accept it, is to create a team of spies. Your team must complete your challenges and meet at the rendezvous point. Turn in an envelope labeled Road Rally with your team name, list of members, and $10 per person to the Lindbergh PTA mailbox by September 23.”
(This is not a PTA nor Lindbergh sponsored event.)
Contact Jim Thorpe with questions: jthorpe72@hotmail.com

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On Wednesday, October 5th, enjoy lunch, dinner, or just a snack at Buffalo Wild Wings (Dearborn location only) and 20% of your bill will be donated to the Lindbergh PTA! More information will be available before the event. Mark your calendars!

Please join us for the first PTA meeting of the school year!
Thursday, September 8th at 7 PM in the Cafeteria.
Become a PTA member, meet our executive board, and hear all about the fun events and activities in store for this year.
Children are welcome. Also, the PTA will raffle off a VIP (“Very Important Parent”) parking spot at each month’s meeting, beginning tomorrow. You must attend to win!
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The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Lindbergh from September 16th through the 21st! We need lots of volunteers to help out! Earn 5 Scholastic dollars for each shift worked! Visit the following link to sign up:

Please join us next Tuesday, June 14th after school on the black top behind school to celebrate some amazing people! Help us wish Mrs. Brechka, Mrs. Fitzpatrick, and Ms. Debbie Sabaugh a happy retirement!

We also want to send Mr. Armstead off with good wishes on his new adventure!